MG Rover Group number plates

Kai Herb · 20th October 2010, 13:51

I think you will have an issue getting number plates like these made as the legislation is very clear as to what you can display on a plate.

You could get around it by having "Show Plates" made but these wouldnt come with the BS number on them.

Whether or no you would get picked up for it on a mot is another matter (can see the Police pulling you as long as the spacing / font is correct)

vindaloo · 20th October 2010, 14:50

Send an e-mail to Gill @ Designaplate with exactly what you want, nothing was too much trouble for them.

[email protected]

matthewsemple · 20th October 2010, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai Herb

I think you will have an issue getting number plates like these made as the legislation is very clear as to what you can display on a plate.

You could get around it by having "Show Plates" made but these wouldnt come with the BS number on them.

Whether or no you would get picked up for it on a mot is another matter (can see the Police pulling you as long as the spacing / font is correct)

I did this for my Rover 200 as fancyplates.com have the 'ROVER' script in the correct 1990s font in their dropdown list. They are show plates in theory but are the standard UK font and have no BS number - but it is a 1995 model so it is possible that the plates are original and hence would not have them.

Do you think MOT testers are more vigilant for the BS number on post-2001 cars? They were obviously legal at some point because the press cars had them - the 'no logo' rule is very recent.

Kai Herb · 20th October 2010, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewsemple

Do you think MOT testers are more vigilant for the BS number on post-2001 cars? They were obviously legal at some point because the press cars had them - the 'no logo' rule is very recent.

I shouldnt think so ,my guess they give it a glance to make sure its not damaged etc but ive not seen one looking for the BS mark.

But there are always some that are more efficient than others

matthewsemple · 30th October 2010, 22:11

Gill has mocked up the plate for me. Can anyone clarify the following:

Is the font correct?
Is the Rover logo supposed to be the redisigned one?
Should the MG logo be the more elaborate filled in one?

Click on the image below for a full size version:

Rabett_Rover · 30th October 2010, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewsemple

Gill has mocked up the plate for me. Can anyone clarify the following:

Is the font correct?
Is the Rover logo supposed to be the redisigned one?
Should the MG logo be the more elaborate filled in one?

Click on the image below for a full size version:

The Rover logo should be the older style one, the MG badge is fine though. Under 'MG Rover Group' there should be the post code B31 2TB.

This is the correct font I believe

http://www.identifont.com/find?font=P22+Underground+Pro

Swampster · 31st October 2010, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

The Rover logo should be the older style one, the MG badge is fine though. Under 'MG Rover Group' there should be the post code B31 2TB.

This is the correct font I believe

http://www.identifont.com/find?font=P22+Underground+Pro

Problem with that font is that the proper original costs a fortune to buy..

However, this font is a fairly accurate representation for free..

http://www.fontspace.com/jonathan-paterson/london-tube

matthewsemple · 31st October 2010, 11:49

Hi guys - thanks for supplying info on the fonts - those examples both look better. I think they have used Arial and then fiddled with the font size to get the title case look. If the proper font is used, MG Rover Group (i.e. title case) will translate into the correct sized lettering and the letters 'over' and 'roup' will be slightly smaller capitals.

The supplier won't put a postcode or BS number on them which is fair enough so in that respect they will be show plates. However with the correct UK79 lettering I don't envisage any issues with the MOT.

Old plates in the boot won't work though - they will have a different registration because I am buying these plates because I am transferring a private plate

I will get back to Gill and suggest that she uses the fonts provided above.

75SCO · 18th December 2011, 19:31

Hi there, I noticed that everybody gets hung up on the style of the Rover logo, but it is the MG logo imho that is wrong. The original MG Rover logo had an MG logo that was full colour, like on the pylons, golden, with red lettering and border. The "replica" ones discussed here are all see-through, the yellow of the plates (or white for that matter) is coming through.

Even more so, I am wondering, the only reason for me to want MG Rover Group plates (and I would) is to bring my car somehow back to its origins, as it had orignally been registered by MGR for about a year. But then using private plates, cherished plates or whatever, N reg'd 75's which have only been introduced as S models, that kind of makes the pretend-original MGR logo look like a fake from the outset, or not?

pab · 18th December 2011, 19:52

I think they are a close enough example of the original artwork used..which I have seen.

Members are using these plates as a nice way to bring up their number plates from obscure car dealers logos and damaged plates..At the price the seller has made these available,they make an attractive purchase.

30th October 2010, 22:11	#5
matthewsemple Regular poster MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gill has mocked up the plate for me. Can anyone clarify the following: Is the font correct? Is the Rover logo supposed to be the redisigned one? Should the MG logo be the more elaborate filled in one? Click on the image below for a full size version: __________________ Proud owner of an MG ZT 135+ in Starlight Silver with Option Pack [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by matthewsemple; 30th October 2010 at 22:16..

31st October 2010, 11:49	#8
matthewsemple Regular poster MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi guys - thanks for supplying info on the fonts - those examples both look better. I think they have used Arial and then fiddled with the font size to get the title case look. If the proper font is used, MG Rover Group (i.e. title case) will translate into the correct sized lettering and the letters 'over' and 'roup' will be slightly smaller capitals. The supplier won't put a postcode or BS number on them which is fair enough so in that respect they will be show plates. However with the correct UK79 lettering I don't envisage any issues with the MOT. Old plates in the boot won't work though - they will have a different registration because I am buying these plates because I am transferring a private plate I will get back to Gill and suggest that she uses the fonts provided above. __________________ Proud owner of an MG ZT 135+ in Starlight Silver with Option Pack [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18th December 2011, 19:31	#9
75SCO Regular poster Jaguar X-Type Estate Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottish Highlands Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Correct? Hi there, I noticed that everybody gets hung up on the style of the Rover logo, but it is the MG logo imho that is wrong. The original MG Rover logo had an MG logo that was full colour, like on the pylons, golden, with red lettering and border. The "replica" ones discussed here are all see-through, the yellow of the plates (or white for that matter) is coming through. Even more so, I am wondering, the only reason for me to want MG Rover Group plates (and I would) is to bring my car somehow back to its origins, as it had orignally been registered by MGR for about a year. But then using private plates, cherished plates or whatever, N reg'd 75's which have only been introduced as S models, that kind of makes the pretend-original MGR logo look like a fake from the outset, or not?

20th October 2010, 13:51	#1
Kai Herb Gets stuck in MG ZTT+ 2.5 160 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Devon ish Posts: 743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think you will have an issue getting number plates like these made as the legislation is very clear as to what you can display on a plate. You could get around it by having "Show Plates" made but these wouldnt come with the BS number on them. Whether or no you would get picked up for it on a mot is another matter (can see the Police pulling you as long as the spacing / font is correct)

20th October 2010, 14:50	#2
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Send an e-mail to Gill @ Designaplate with exactly what you want, nothing was too much trouble for them. [email protected]

18th December 2011, 19:52	#10
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I think they are a close enough example of the original artwork used..which I have seen. Members are using these plates as a nice way to bring up their number plates from obscure car dealers logos and damaged plates..At the price the seller has made these available,they make an attractive purchase.